HERNAN I VARGAS M.D.
NPI 1285743146
Surgery in Fairfax, VA
Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR STE 200, FAIRFAX, VA 22033(703) 280-5390(703) 620-0952 Get Directions Write a Review
About Hernan I Vargas M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HERNAN I VARGAS M.D. (NPI 1285743146) is an individual surgery provider in Fairfax, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101247298) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fairfax.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1285743146
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameHERNAN I VARGASCredential: M.D.
Location Address3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR STE 200Fairfax, VA 22033-1712
Mailing Address3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 200Fairfax, VA 22033-1712 · (703) 280-5390 · Fax (703) 620-0952
Phone(703) 280-5390
Fax(703) 620-0952
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2018
✔ NPI 1285743146 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101247298
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR STE 200, Fairfax, VA 22033
Secondary Practice Location 1
Location 13620 Joseph Siewick Dr, Suite 406Fairfax, VA 22033-1756 · Phone (703) 359-8640 · Fax (703) 591-6105
Other Identifiers 3
Other155102ZAHMedicare
Medicaid00A488230CA
Medicaid1285743146VA
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Hernan I Vargas M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
PECOS PAC ID1951299197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090707000505
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
127 services125 patients
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 76642
A limited ultrasound scan of one breast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your breast. It helps identify any unusual growths or changes. It's safe, quick, and typically painless.
39 services37 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
35 services35 patients
Placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth 19285
This procedure involves inserting a small locating device into the breast tissue using ultrasound. The device helps accurately mark the position of the first growth. This aids in precise treatment planning. It's a non-invasive process with minimal discomfort.
32 services31 patients
Partial removal of breast 19301
A partial removal of the breast, also known as a lumpectomy, involves taking out a portion of the breast tissue to eliminate concerning cells. It's typically performed when the problem area is limited in size. This procedure helps to preserve most of the breast's appearance while aiming to remove all the unhealthy cells.
31 services28 patients
Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm 14301
This procedure involves repairing a wound by moving healthy skin from one area of the body to the wound site. The transferred skin, measuring between 30.1-60.0 square cm, aids in healing and reduces scarring.
26 services26 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Leesburg, VAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490043
Location44045 Riverside ParkwayLeesburg, VA 20176 · Loudoun County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Virginia Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, VAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490050
Location1701 North George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22205 · Arlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Falls Church, VAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490063
Location3300 Gallows RoadFalls Church, VA 22042 · Fairfax County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Fairfax, VAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490101
Location3600 Joseph Siewick DriveFairfax, VA 22033 · Fairfax County
Birthing friendly
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 22033 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
New Patient
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
91.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment ModelQuality
81.4
Promoting Interoperability
100
Improvement Activities
40
Reported Quality Measures
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%129 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
4%24 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
91%676 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Percentage of patient visits, regardless of patient age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy in which pain intensity is quantified
95%41 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
14%198 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
51%387 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
90%49 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
13%389 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 98% · 90 patients
99%90 patients
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
2%198 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
7%106 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
9%198 patients1/55-star benchmark: 77%
Send a Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…
71%24 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 130 patients
14%130 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Hernan Vargas's NPI number?
The NPI number for Hernan Vargas is 1285743146. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.
Where is Hernan Vargas located?
Hernan Vargas practices at 3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 200, Fairfax, VA 22033. The listed phone number is (703) 280-5390.
What is Hernan Vargas's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is Hernan Vargas enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Hernan Vargas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Is Hernan Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Hernan Vargas is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Hernan Vargas was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Hernan I Vargas, M.D. · NPI 1285743146
Surgery physician in Fairfax, Virginia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 30, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1285743146 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 30, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Surgery · taxonomy 208600000X
- **State license:** 0101247298 (Virginia)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR STE 200, Fairfax, VA 22033-1712
- **Phone:** (703) 280-5390 · **Fax:** (703) 620-0952
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1986
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 17, 2018
- **Other identifiers:** Other 155102ZAH; Medicaid 00A488230 (CA); Medicaid 1285743146 (VA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1285743146) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.